St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for June 23, 2026

Charles Griffen (age 39) was booked on the charges of Failure to Comply With Provisions of Supervised Release and Unlawful Use of Social Networking Website by Probation and Parole.

Skyla Williams (age 35) was booked on the charges of Surrender of Defendant/Bondsman Off Bond and Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Lanell Certain (age 38) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (3 counts) and Surrender of Defendnt/Bondsman Off Bond by Bondsman.

Travis Clark (age 44) was booked on the charge of Possession of Schedule II by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Chace Dilks (age 28) was booked on the charge of Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Bobby Odom (age 62) was booked on the charges of Manufacture/Distribution Schedule II CDS (2 counts), Manufacture/Distribution Schedule I, and Transactions Involving Proceeds From Drug Offenses by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Shawn Adams (age 41) was booked on the charge of Driving While Under Suspension by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Hubbard Terry (age 47) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.

Nicholas McKee (age 39) was booked on the charges of Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence, DWI, Simple Assault, Resisting an Officer, and Open Container in Motor Vehicle by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Lucas Fairburn (age 19) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Marcus Navarre (age 25) was booked on the charge of Obscenity by the Slidell Police Department.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Franklinton Police Arrests Two on Narcotics & Firearms Charges

On Tuesday (June 23, 2026), officers with the Franklinton Police  Department conducted a traffic stop within the city limits limits that resulted in the arrest of two individuals on narcotics and firearm-related charges.

LaBrandun O'Neill Crosby, age 39 and of Franklinton was charged with Disobeying a Stop Sign, Driving Under Suspension, Possession of Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substances, Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance While in Possession of a Firearm, and Two Counts of Resisting an Officer by Flight.

Tessie Taylor, age 32 and of Bogalusa was arrested and charged with Simple Possession of Marijuana and Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance in the Presence of a Firearm.

Both individuals were transported to the Washington Parish Jail and booked on the above charges.

The Franklinton Police Department remains committed to proactively enforcing narcotics laws and protecting the citizens of Franklinton through proactive patrol and enforcement efforts.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

St. Tammany Sheriff Pleads Guilty and Agrees to Resign

Press Release: Office of the District Attorney for the 22nd Judicial District 

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith pleaded guilty today (June 24, 2026) to one felony count of Second Degree Battery and one misdemeanor count of Disturbing the Peace by Public Intoxication, arising from an incident that occurred on May 29, 2026, at a local steakhouse.

The charges stem from an altercation in which the defendant approached the victim from behind, grabbed him by the neck, and pulled him to the ground before repeatedly striking him. As a result of the attack, the victim sustained a concussion and dental injuries.

The defendant was arrested following an investigation conducted by the Attorney General’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation. Click here for a previous related story After reviewing the evidence, the District Attorney’s Office accepted the charges of Second Degree Battery and Disturbing the Peace by Public Intoxication and proceeded with prosecution.

The Court sentenced the defendant to two years at hard labor. The sentence was suspended, and the defendant was placed on two years of supervised probation. As a special condition of probation, the defendant is required to successfully complete a Specialty Court program that is expected to last between fifteen and eighteen months.

As part of the negotiated resolution, the defendant agreed to immediately resign from his position as Sheriff and plead guilty as charged to both offenses. In exchange, the State agreed that the Court would retain jurisdiction under Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 881.1 for the period of probation, and upon successful completion of Specialty Court and compliance with all probationary conditions, the defendant qualifies to have his conviction for Second Degree Battery reduced to Simple Battery. Failure to successfully complete the program will leave the felony original conviction and sentence intact and may subject the defendant to revocation proceedings.

Because the judge who ordinarily supervises the Specialty Court program in the 22nd Judicial District recused herself from this matter, the defendant will participate in a comparable program in the Twenty-First Judicial District.

The District Attorney’s Office, when appropriate, utilizes Article 881.1 in cases to encourage rehabilitation and accountability through specialty court participation. This provision reflects a practice employed by this office in cases where long-term treatment and supervision can address underlying issues contributing to criminal conduct. Specialty courts have demonstrated a strong record of promoting rehabilitation, reducing recidivism, and improving public safety.

In reaching this resolution, prosecutors weighed the interests of accountability, rehabilitation, and the public’s interest in the prompt resolution of the case.The State considered that contested litigation involving an elected official could have been prolonged, delaying finality and potentially extending uncertainty regarding the defendant’s status in office. This outcome was also reached in consultation with the victim and with his approval. The negotiated plea secured the defendant’s immediate resignation from public office, a guilty plea to all charged conduct, a two-year probationary term, and participation in an intensive treatment-focused program.

District Attorney Collin Sims stated, “The resolution brings the case to a prompt and appropriate conclusion, secures the defendant’s immediate resignation, and provides the clarity needed for the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office to move forward and remain focused on their mission of protecting the public. The plea provides a path for the defendant to earn a reduction that addresses the sobriety issues that led him to this place, and in the event he does not successfully complete the treatment court, he will remain a convicted felon and face revocation and imprisonment.”

The District Attorney’s Office extends its appreciation to Attorney General Liz Murrill and the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for its thorough investigation and remaining a collaborative partner from the case’s inception through prosecution. 

Attorney General Liz Murrill stated, “I believe the plea agreement in this matter is fair and reasonable and I support the District Attorney. Sheriff Smith is taking responsibility for his actions and focusing on his sobriety. He is also doing what is right for the department and parish.”

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for June 23, 2026

Quinterrius Watson (age 17 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Criminal Damage, Criminal Trespass, Criminal Mischief/Driving Nails Into Trees, and Theft Less Than 1000 by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Patrick Mizell (age 51 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Possession of Schedule II Drugs by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Valire Holt (age 60 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Criminal Damage to Property by Defacing With Graffiti, Terrorizing, and Criminal Trespass by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $25000.00.

Phillip Hunt (age 64 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Simple Burglary and Criminal Trespass by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Today   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight   Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Thursday   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. 

Thursday Night   A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Friday   Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

Friday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Obituary

John "Dub" W. Stafford 

October 22, 1935 — June 22, 2026

Obituary

Colleen L. Strickland 

February 2, 1952 — June 21, 2026

Liberty Tree Dedication is July 1st

 

Obituary

Gayla Donne Archer Grant

September 4, 1948 - June 20, 2026

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for June 22, 2026

James Liverett (age 62) was booked on the charges of Fugitive, Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear (2 counts), and Issuing Worthless Checks by the Pearl River Police Department.

Donnie Floyd (age 45) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Possession of Firearm or Carrying Concealed Weapon by the Slidell Police Department.

Jennifer Magee (age 42) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole.

Danielle Singleton (age 45) was booked on the charges of Surrender of Defendant/Bondsman Off Bond and Contempt of Court by Bondsman.

Kelden Barnes (age 34) was booked on the charge of Violation of Protection Order by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Marquayle Jackson (age 33) was booked on charge(s) not listed by Probation and Parole.

Kenneth Baszler (age 41) was booked on the charges of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness and Criminal Trespass by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Gatlin Loup (age 29) was booked on the charge of Disturbing the Peace/Simple Assault by the Covington Police Department.

Jennifer Ramirez (age 48) was booked on the charges of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness, Criminal Trespass, and Battery of a Dating Partner by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

LSU AgCenter Will Hold Blueberry Pruning Demonstration

News Release

Do you want to learn how to prune your blueberry plants? The LSU AgCenter will hold a blueberry
pruning demonstration at the Hammond Research Station (21549 Old Covington Hwy, Hammond) at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. We’ll talk about how to prune plants that have been cared for on a regular basis as well as ones that have been neglected. 

Blueberry varieties, planting, and other aspects of their care will also be addressed. In the event of inclement weather, a presentation will take place indoors. 

Contact Horticulture Agent Dr. Mary Helen Ferguson (mhferguson@agcenter.lsu.edu or 985-277-1850) if you have questions. For accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact Mary Helen at least one week before the event. 

The LSU AgCenter and LSU provide equal opportunities in programs and employment.

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for June 22, 2026

Michael Harrison (age 32 with Hattiesburg, Ms. address) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole and Failure to Appear by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Ashton Mizell (age 17 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Theft of a Motor Vehicle 5000-25000 by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Bryan Hillman (age 35 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Assault With a Firearm by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Today   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 5 mph.

Tonight   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Wednesday   A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. 

Wednesday Night   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Thursday   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Thursday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Remains of Missing Man Found in St. Helena Parish

On December 3, 2021, we reported that the St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Office was asking the public to help find a missing person, 46 year-old Keith Travis Madison, Sr. and was offering a reward of $5000.00 for information. Madison had been last seen walking on Hall & Lindsey Road on the evening of November 27, 2021.  

On May 5, 2026, the St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office received a report of human remains in a wooded area off of Hall and Lindsey Rd. Detectives responded to the scene and observed a partial human skeleton. A search of the area was conducted and the remains were recovered and submitted to the LSU FACES Lab for assistance with identification and trauma analysis. The FACES Lab submitted a DNA sample to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. The results came back to be the remains of Keith Madison, Sr. At this time, the manner of death is undetermined.  

Anyone with any information on the disappearance or death of Keith Madison, Sr., please contact the St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office at 225-222-4413. 

Obituary

Creig Conrad

October 6, 1965 - June 19, 2026

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for June 21, 2026

Alex Alvarado (age 21) was booked on the charges of DWI and Careless Operation by the Louisiana State Police.

Carlos Rodriguez (age 41) was booked on the charges of Careless Operation, Maximum Speed Limit, Open Container in Motor Vehicle, and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated by the Causeway Bridge Police.

Miles Clute (age 18) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Schedule I, Drug Paraphernalia, and Improper Lane Use by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Casie Savoie (age 41) was booked on the charges of DWI and Careless Operation by the Louisiana State Police.

Brandi Wilson (age 43) was booked on the charge of Possession of Schedule II by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Tameta James (age 53) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Hannah Ramos (age 31) was booked on the charges of DWI, Improper Lane Use, and Open Container in Motor Vehicle by the Louisiana State Police.

John Esperance (age 28) was booked on the charges of DWI and Improper Lane Use by the Louisiana State Police.

Keenan Daniels (age 33) was booked on the charges of DWI, Careless Operation, and Driving Under Suspension by the Causeway Bridge Police.

Jalen Hamilton (age 27) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Illegal Carrying of Weapon, Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon, Possession of Schedule I, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting an Officer, and Pedestrian on Highway/Interstate by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

William Isemann (age 41) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment by the Slidell Police Department.

Keundrae Roberts (age 34) was booked on the charges of Illegal Carrying of Weapon, Possession of Firearm or Carrying Concealed Weapon, Possession of Schedule I, Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driver Must Be Licensed, and No Taillights by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Dennis Berry (age 20) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court, Unauthorized Use of Moveable, and Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

George Renaker (age 45) was booked on the charge of Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Kendell Hughes (age 26) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jacolby Dotey (age 31) was booked on the charges of DWI and Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle by the Louisiana State Police.

Angelle Powell (age 23) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery and Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Lindsey Hebert (age 29) was booked on the charges of DWI and Open Container in Motor Vehicle by the Louisiana State Police.

Quintrell Bennett (age 28) was booked on the charge of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for June 20-21, 2026

Matthew Stevens (age 39 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Simple Burglary and Criminal Trespass by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Andrew Freeman (age 32 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Thomas Davis (age 44 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Speeding 21-30 Over Limit and Driving While Intoxicated by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $2500.00.

John Sandifer (age 48 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Hit and Run, Failure to Appear, and Fugitie Other Jurisdiction by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

William Brown (age 34 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Domestic Violence Battery Violence (2nd Offense), Domestic Abuse/Child Endangerment, and Failure to Appear by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond information incomplete at this time.

Ajani James (age 18 with Columbia, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction and Possession of a Stolen Firearm by the Bogalusa Police Department.

Robert Weare (age 52 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder and Attempted 1st Degree Murder by the Franklinton Police Department and Failure to Pay Old Fine by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Jonathan Witham (age 33 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Resisting an Officer, Child Desertion (2 counts), and False Communication With Intent to Cause an Emergency Response (Misuse of 911) by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Kendrick Peters (age 46 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Special Restrictions on Lamps, Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence, and Attempted Battery on Officer by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Ta'Brylon Buchanan (age 19 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Illegal Carrying of Weapon, and Resisting an Officer by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Edward Whitney (age 48 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, and Possession of Marijuana by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Eric Causey (age 41 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Entry on or Remaining in Places or on Land After Being Forbidden by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Crash Claims Lives of 22-Year-Old From Tylertown and 14-Year-Old From Kentwood

Saturday (June 20, 2026) morning, at approximately 11:35 a.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 9 near Louisiana Highway 518. The crash claimed the lives of 22-year-old Katie Barber of Tylertown, MS., and 14-year-old Benson Brady of Kentwood.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2022 Ram pick-up truck was traveling south on Louisiana Highway 9. For reasons still under investigation, the Ram exited the roadway and collided with a tree. Barber, who was a passenger in the Ram and properly restrained at the time of the crash, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Brady, who was a passenger and properly restrained, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Ram and two passengers, who were properly restrained, sustained moderate injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Impairment on the part of the driver is not suspected; however, standard toxicology samples were taken and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

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Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Today   Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight   Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday   Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Wednesday   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for June 20, 2026

Joseph Bowers (age 43) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Failure to Stop/Yield, and Open Container in Vehicle by the Mandeville Police Department.

Brittany Yearwood (age 33) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule III CDS, Drug Paraphernalia, Illegal Use of CDS in Presence of Persons Under, Improper Lane Usage, and Windshields Required by the Covington Police Department.

Eddieshawn Smith (age 47) was booked on the charge of Resisting an Officer by Refusing to Identify by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Julia Hotaling (age 30) was booked on the charges of DWI and Improper Lane Use by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Denise Walters (age 59) was booked on the charges of DWI, Open Container in Vehicle, and Careless Operation by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Blayne Lacoste (age 24) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Strangulation by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Lawrence Hamilton (age 33) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Johnny Richard (age 27) was booked on the charge of Illegal Possession of Stolen Things by the Covington Police Department.

Sheila Godwin (age 46) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Efren Flores (age 40) was booked on the charges of Operating While Intoxicated (2nd Offense), Improper Lane Use, and General Speed Law by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Crystal Ezell (age 50) was booked on the charge of Nonconsensual Disclosure of Private Information by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Casey McGee (age 40) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Thomas Fournier (age 31) was booked on the charge of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Alexis Fife (age 23) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II and Possession of Schedule III CDS by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Chris Dufrense (age 40) was booked on the charge of Driving Under Suspension for Certain Prior Offenses by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***